"That's enough for today. Next time, it won't end so easily."
Medea, who had been fighting Medusa in the air, frowned slightly when she discovered that Kojirou had been defeated, a new Assassin Class Heroic Spirit had been born, and she herself had been swallowed by the Black Grail. She spoke coldly to Medusa.
Then, before the other's Heavenly Horse could charge at her again, she used Space Transfer and left.
She had also participated in the Greater Holy Grail's enhancement ritual.
Naturally, she knew some of her Master's plans.
The Lancer class Heroic Spirit's corruption had indeed been unexpected, but overall, it was still within controllable limits.
For now, they had to retreat.
Even though she held the advantage in the air, that person riding the Heavenly Horse was no pushover.
She was concerned about the eye concealed beneath that eyepatch. If she capsized here as well, that would truly be disgraceful.
Given the Black Grail's control over Heroic Spirits, even getting grazed would mean she was finished...
"What a pity."
After seeing Medea use Space Transfer to leave without any intention of reappearing, Medusa descended to the ground.
She had also expended a considerable amount of energy, but she had been holding back all along.
She had never removed her eyepatch, never revealing the Mystic Eyes that could petrify even Heroic Spirits.
She had been waiting for the best opportunity.
On her own, she naturally could not do much to the other side, but her side held an overwhelming advantage in numbers.
"That will do. Your task is over. You may return."
At that moment, Old Man Matou appeared beside Medusa like a ghost and spoke blandly.
He did not trust Medusa very much. This Heroic Spirit's loyalty to Sakura was too great; one misstep and she might